Arrianus, Flavius

4to (205 x 154mm.), parallel text in Greek and Latin, engraved device on title-page with a coloured drawing of a Classical hunter to one side of device and a monogram with the date 1694 on the other side, woodcut headpieces and initials, letter to the editor about coursing extracted from an eighteenth-century newspaper and pasted to rear flyleaves, contemporary calf binding with nineteenth-century ink drawings of two hunting dogs on upper cover and a wolf on lower cover, spine gilt in compartments with red morocco lettering-pieces, modern slipcase, upper joint repaired, lower joint cracked

[Thomas Powys, Lord Lilford?]

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

EDITIO PRINCEPS of the Greek text. A note inside the volume indicates that the drawings on the binding could be the work of J.H. Downes.